• hobata@lemmy.ml
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    1 day ago

    One of the big questions that comes to mind is, why do I need Android to run Linux stuff?

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      16 hours ago

      Firefox desktop on an Android convertible tablet.

      Edit: I realize there’s no context here. Android tablets have great displays and battery life. Being able to run desktop apps, like Firefox, Codium, GIMP, etc, is a great way to have a low-power ARM laptop, while easily being able to switch to landscape mobile apps for say, reading magazines or Lemmy, etc.

      Basically great “single devices”, especially for travel.

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        12 hours ago

        Why can’t I run firefox on my home server and just project the window as a video stream to my phone, like moonlight except for just the app, not the whole damn desktop !

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          11 hours ago

          You could, but if I’m away from home, I’ll take the movies / music / books with me so I can watch / listen / read without buffering, breaks, etx.